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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,955.81, 10,371.67 and 6,183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,955.81, 10,371.67 and 6,183.07 is: 9,219.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,955.81 : 10,371.67 = 6,183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,955.81/10,371.67 = 6,183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,955.81x = 10,371.67 × 6,183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,955.81x = 64,128,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,128,743.43/6,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.45

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